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health7 months ago

Scientists Reveal How Alcohol Alters Bodily Sensations

A study in the Journal of Psychopharmacology reveals how alcohol alters internal bodily sensations, with less sensation linked to higher risk of alcohol use disorder. Using digital mapping and physiological measures, researchers found that alcohol-induced bodily sensations vary during intoxication and are connected to subjective feelings of stimulation and sedation, potentially influencing addiction vulnerability. The study also highlights placebo effects and individual differences in bodily awareness, offering new insights into the role of interoception in alcohol experiences and addiction risk.

via PsyPost|
#addiction#alcohol#bodily-sensations
science2 years ago

The Impact of Alcohol on Moral Boundaries and Mental Health

A recent study published in the journal Psychopharmacology has found that even a single strong alcoholic drink can influence individuals' moral judgments and make them more willing to engage in harmful or impure behaviors. The research, conducted by the University of Silesia, explored the impact of alcohol on the sacralization of moral foundations and discovered that intoxicated participants showed a greater willingness to consider engaging in impure behaviors. While the study has limitations, it sheds light on the complex relationship between alcohol intoxication and moral judgment, emphasizing the need for further research in this area.

via PsyPost|
#alcohol#behavior#moral-judgment
health2 years ago

"Ketamine: A Promising Solution for Long-lasting Anxiety Relief"

A meta-analysis of 11 randomized controlled trials suggests that subanesthetic doses of ketamine can provide rapid and sustained relief for anxiety symptoms, with effects becoming noticeable within a few hours and lasting up to two weeks. The study highlights the need for further research with larger patient cohorts to solidify the evidence base. Ketamine, known for its antidepressant effects, may also have fast-acting anxiety-reducing effects in conditions such as social anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The drug's potential therapeutic effects are thought to be due to its ability to induce neural plasticity and trigger the release of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF).

via PsyPost|
#anxiety-relief#health#ketamine
mental-health2 years ago

Controversial Study Sparks Debate Among Experts and Scholars

Over 30 experts in psychiatry and psychopharmacology are challenging the conclusions of a study that claimed there is no convincing evidence linking serotonin deficiency to depression. The authors of the study stand by their findings, but critics argue that the methodology used was unconventional and flawed. Preeminent psychiatrist David J. Nutt is calling for the study to be retracted, stating that it is full of flaws and misinformation. The debate centers around the role of serotonin in depression and the efficacy of antidepressant medications.

via Medscape|
#depression#mental-health#psychiatry
psychopharmacology2 years ago

Antidepressants and Worm Genes: Potential Keys to Slowing Aging

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) commonly used to treat depression and anxiety can improve the quality of aging females’ egg cells in roundworms and fruit flies. The study found that exposure to SSRIs decreased embryonic death and chromosomal abnormalities in surviving offspring. The researchers said these findings could lead to new opportunities to explore pharmacological interventions that could combat infertility issues in humans by improving egg quality and delaying the onset of reproductive aging.

via Neuroscience News|
#egg-quality#fruit-flies#psychopharmacology